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Incentives needed to fix oceans by 2050

April 16, 2020 Leave a Comment

Research published in the journal Nature suggests that the substantial recovery of marine life is achievable by 2050. Whether you’re a fishery, a seafood processor, a certifier or a consumer, it is a timely reminder that we can safeguard our oceans for future generations. The paper acknowledges the importance of Marine Stewardship Council certified fisheries and sustainable … [Read more...]

Poor management of fisheries is not a local problem

July 19, 2016 Leave a Comment

The high seas are a lawless place. That is no metaphor. Beyond the jurisdiction of governments, beyond even the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which was agreed in 1982 and came into force in 1994, they have been subjected to few laws over the centuries besides the prohibition of piracy and slave-trading, and the regulation of submarine cables and … [Read more...]

Oil and gas prospecting reveals bleak future for SA oceans

December 9, 2015 Leave a Comment

How will our oceans cope with the oil and gas prospective plans? We may boast sustainable fisheries, but oil & gas prospecting is revealing a bleak future for our oceans. South Africa’s coastline is in high demand. It has become increasingly clear to the government, as well as large corporations, that there is money to be made from our coasts. Operation Phakisa was … [Read more...]

Tracing the fish on your dish

October 23, 2013 Leave a Comment

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Are you eating the fish you ordered? Up to half of the fish is mislabelled in South Africa. Who can we trust? The traceability of fish is crucial according to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), a global organization which promotes responsible fishing through a sustainable fishing certification process. Martin Purves, Southern Africa MSC Programme Manager, explained why … [Read more...]

Illegal fishing in Mozambican waters robs people

September 27, 2012 Leave a Comment

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Foreign fishing vessels are stealing fish from the Indian Ocean, and depriving local communities of their livelihood. The Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior ended on Monday its two-week cooperation with the Mozambican Ministry of Fisheries. The organisation had been patrolling the country’s waters and facilitating inspections of foreign fishing vessels that mainly target … [Read more...]

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